The FBI Agents Association said the men and women of the federal law enforcement agency will "not allow partisan politics to distract" them.

The association issued a statement on its Twitter account on Friday following the release of a previously classified GOP memo alleging abuse of surveillance powers by the Justice Department.

1/2 Statement from FBIAA President Tom O'Connor (@tfoconnor83): “The men and women of the FBI put their lives on the line every day in the fight against terrorists and criminals because of their dedication to our country and the Constitution."

2/2 "The American people should know that they continue to be well-served by the world’s preeminent law enforcement agency. FBI Special Agents have not, and will not, allow partisan politics to distract us from our solemn commitment to our mission.”

"The FBI Agents Association appreciates FBI Director Chris Wray standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the men and women of the FBI as we work together to protect our country from criminal and national security threats," the association declared in a statement.